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ESI healthcare review: Saini orders de-empanelment of 6 pvt hospitals in Panipat
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini ordered the de-empanelment of six private hospitals in Panipat after a review of ESI healthcare, with notices issued to the hospitals. He directed an anti-corruption inquiry and capacity upgrades across Panipat, Jagadhri, and Hisar ESI facilities.
Why It Matters
The move signals a focus on transparency in ESI healthcare, invokes an ACB-led investigation into potential irregularities, and aims to expand hospital capacity and modernize facilities.
Timeline
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De-empanelment of six private hospitals in Panipat initiated
April 18, 2026
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini chaired a review meeting on ESI healthcare and ordered the de-empanelment of six private hospitals in Panipat. Notices were issued to the concerned hospitals. The CM directed that the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conduct a fair and thorough investigation into the matter and that records of 133 other private hospitals empanelled under ESI across the state should be examined by the ACB to detect any irregularities in a timely manner. He also directed officials to upgrade Panipat ESI Hospital from 75 beds to 100 beds and to expand its operation theatre, upgrade Jagadhri ESI Hospital from 80 to 100 beds, and increase the capacity of Hisar ESI dispensary from 12 to 50 beds. He emphasised that all hospitals should be equipped with modern medical technology.